Training and development

Whether you need to brush up your office software skills or are looking for ways to advance your career, as a Metro employee you’ll have access to opportunities to grow your knowledge, skills and leadership ability.

Here’s a representative sample of training opportunities that are available to Metro employees:

Skill builders

Metro provides all employees with easy online access to skill building tutorials. Offerings include everything from business software how-to guides to Metro policy backgrounders.

Management skill builders

Metro managers can choose from a roster of online and classroom courses that support communication, team building, coaching and practices that help create safe and welcoming work places.

Leadership development

Emerging Metro leaders benefit from leadership development courses that help them identify their strengths, build confidence, master the art of delegation and inspire productive and effective teams.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

DEI classes, trainings and experiences provide opportunities for Metro employees to come together to share skills and knowledge and help Metro live its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Toastmasters

Afraid of speaking in front of a large group? You’re not alone. Metro's employee led Toastmasters club builds public speaking, evaluation, meeting management, and leadership skills.

Whether your roots in the region run generations deep or you moved to Oregon last week, you have your own reasons for loving this place – and Metro wants to keep it that way. Help shape the future of the greater Portland region and discover tools, services and places that make life better today.